Salty Links #5
EDITION FIVE.
Hello hello!
Sliding in right at the end of the month is the November edition of Salty Links.
Chock full of inspirational surfing from young surfers in Tahiti, key information regarding the carbon costs of our surfboards and an inspiring chat with the legendary Jodie Cooper!
Enjoy,
PSS.
WATCH.
Image: Morgan Maassen
Goddesses is a beautiful film centred on three sisters (Vahine, Heimiti and Kohai Fierro). The short film manages to capture the raw beauty and power of Tahiti’s oceans and landscapes in mere minutes… and we get to watch three beautiful sisters sharing epic waves. Sit back and enjoy!
LEARN.
Image: Surfers for Climate
The Carbon Cost of Surfboards report is trying to raise awareness surrounding the impacts of the surfboard industry. Looking at carbon emissions that have been calculated from data throughout the surfboard production line, the report outlines solutions and pathways forward for the industry. It’s a bit of a read as a 23 page document, but there’s also a synthesised page that outlines the key parts for you.
LISTEN.
Australia’s own Jodie Cooper details the journey that led her from skating as a teen in Albany to becoming a pro surfer at age 19. Known for her fearlessness and crazy skills as a big wave charger, this interview on ABC Conversations highlights the challenges and successes of Jodie’s professional surfing career. Listen to the interview below.